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Libido

Libido

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Libido

"It's your worst nightmare come true!"

1965

1h 30m

6.4(25 votes)

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Horror

Overview

A young man visits his ancestral home accompanied by his guardian and their wives, where he is plagued by the memories and influence of his murderous, psychosexual father.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Giancarlo Giannini

Giancarlo Giannini

Christian

Dominique Boschero

Dominique Boschero

Helene

Mara Maryl

Mara Maryl

Brigitte

Luciano Pigozzi

Luciano Pigozzi

Paul

Creative team

Directed by: Vittorio Salerno
Ernesto Gastaldi
Written by: Ernesto Gastaldi
Mara Maryl
Produced by: Ernesto Gastaldi

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